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As a local grocer, we understand the critical nature of our business and the service we provide to the local community. We have been monitoring, planning and working diligently to address the Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation and its effects on our community. The safety and health of our shoppers, staff, and community are our primary concern. We are committed to taking action in order to prevent any unnecessary risk. As the situation rapidly changes, our team is adapting and implementing best practices throughout our store. We will communicate...
Your alarm goes off in the morning after hitting snooze a couple of times. Now you need to get moving, or you will be late! Whether you live by yourself or you have a family; in the midst of a busy morning, breakfast can be the last thing on our minds, or you find yourself falling into the same breakfast routine. However, even in the heat of a busy morning, eating breakfast is a great way to jumpstart your day and provides many benefits to your health. In the article “Break the Fast with Breakfast” (2020), written by Melissa Wdowik, ass...
I saw Rep. Joel Krautter’s article in the Roundup, as did many conservatives around the state, and I want to respond to it. As the former executive director of the Montana Family Coalition, I need to respond to it for the sake of honesty. The first thing that you need to know is that Krautter, in calling pro-life voters “extremists,” is actually mimicking word-for-word a fake news site set up by the leftist “Solutions Caucus” called the “Extremist Chronicles.” Favored by the progressives with whom Krautter caucuses in Helena against Repub...
Even Ler homesteaded in what is now rural Savage in 1910 marking the beginning of more than a century of family farming, carried on now by grandsons, Matt and David Ler. Born and raised in Norway, Even Ler chased adventure to America in 1907, and made his way toward Montana. Enticed by free land to be had under Homestead Act, Even was granted a certificate of register for the south half of Section 10, Township 20, north of Range 57, on June 22, 1910. The deed was later finalized in 1916. Shortly...
Bozeman, MT — A group of individuals and organizations from across Montana, led by Montana State University Extension, are collaborating to provide resources and solutions for farmers and ranchers under stress. “We know from various research that there is a high level of stress in life, specifically among farmers and ranchers in rural areas like Montana,” said Michelle Grocke, MSU Extension Health & Wellness Specialist and MSU Department of Health and Human Development assistant professor. A range of issues can cause stress, she said, from comm...
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services announced over the weekend that Montana is no longer in the minority of states without positive cases of COVID-19. Six individuals in Montana have tested positive for COVID-19 at the state laboratory. The positive cases were in Gallatin, Yellowstone, Silverbow and Broadwater Counties. Each of the cases had either a history of international travel, or domestically to Washington State. All four patients self-quarantined, had minimal contact with the public, and are recovering at home....
(Billings, MT) In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Stockman Bank has implemented a plan to ensure continued access to banking services, along with assistance to customers financially impacted by COVID-19. “Over the past few weeks, we have all become part of an unprecedented world health crisis,” said Bill Coffee, Stockman CEO. “As schools, universities and local businesses temporarily close, community and sporting events canceled and people stay home to self quarantine, care for loved ones or even themselves should they become ill, we recog...
Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) the Richland County Sheriff’s Office is implementing “operational changes and restrictions” to ensure the health and well being of our deputies, emergency telecommunicators, detention staff, civilian employees, inmates and members of the community. Until further notice the following operational changes and restrictions will be in place. • All visitation to inmates being held at the Richland County Detention Center is suspended. This will also include church services or clergy visiting inmates, member...
Monday, March 16th, a McKenzie County COVID-19 task-force was created. The mission of the task-force is to prepare the community for and support the efforts to slow the spread and flatten the curve. With unified coordination and collaboration between Anova Family Health Center, McKenzie County Health Care Systems, Sanford Health Watford City Clinic, and Upper Missouri District Health Unit, the following public health information is for your personal well-being, the well-being of your friends and family, and the overall well-being of the communi...
The Sidney Chamber Leadership Task Force has decided to postpone the leadership class graduation ceremony that was scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, until a later date. The decision was made because of the Coronavirus outbreak....
(Updated Friday, March 20):FWP to close front desk services in response to COVID-19 • Licenses purchased online will be mailed • Call center active and ready to help To protect the public and staff from the spread of COVID-19, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will close its offices around the state to the public beginning at 5 p.m. today, Friday, March 20. “With license sales and applications, traffic through our offices has been robust even with warnings about social distancing and public safety due to COVID-19,” said FWP Director Martha...
WILLISTON, ND – We continue to adjust our approach and ensure that the safety of our visitors, patients, employees, and physicians, remains our highest priority. To decrease exposure and limit the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), CHI St. Alexius Health has taken precautions to screen all employees who present for work on a daily basis. Effective immediately: · All hospital/clinic employees and vendors will enter through identified employee entrances. · All employees/vendors will be screened upon entering the building. The screening wil...
I, Duane Mitchell, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Richland County, Montana, the principal executive officer of Richland County, Montana, hereby: Issue a local emergency proclamation; and Determine there is an emergency. Nature of the Emergency. The nature of the emergency is: the occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from air contamination, infestations, or outbreak of disease. Area Threatened. The area...
Healthcare facilities are following ND Dept. of Health testing guidelines. If telephone screening by ANOVA determines you DO NOT meet criteria, DO NOT call another provider seeking screening. Employers should not request doctor clearance for employees to report to work, disrupting local healthcare. For questions, call the ND Dept. of Heath COVID-19 hotline at 866-207-2880....
To the Members of Richland Federal Credit Union: The current COVID-19 has caused many changes to our daily lives. Richland Federal Credit Union is committed to the health and safety of our employees, members and the residents of our area. There is a lot of uncertainty in our local environment and the steps that need to be taken to assure the health of our membership. To do our part, we will be closing down the lobbies of our two branches, effective Monday, March 23, 2020 until further notice. We have many options available to meet your banking...
We care about the health and well being of our community members, and therefore we are cancelling all events until April 31, 2020. As of now, we will not have our April Network Luncheon, Business After Hours and the Chamber/EDC Annual Meeting which was scheduled for Friday, April 17. The Annual Meeting will be rescheduled for a later date. If you are a sponsor of this event we will be contacting you personally regarding your investment. We will not be scheduling any ribbon cuttings until further notice....
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department encourages hunters and anglers to make mindful decisions on outdoor activities by following guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Customer, volunteer and employee well-being is of top priority. Earlier this week, Game and Fish canceled upcoming public gatherings such as the National Archery in the Schools state tournament. In addition, several hunter education classes scheduled to begin in the next few weeks were canceled or postponed, and late-season ice fishing...
On March 7 and 8, 2020, one team from South Dakota, five teams from Montana, and twelve North Dakota teams for a total of eighteen, showed up at the Rough Rider Center for the second annual NoDak Northern Lights Invite hosted by Badlands Gymnastics of Watford City. 250 athletes came in 2019, another 165 more for a total of 415 came for the 2020 version as the word gets out that Badlands puts on the best competition for miles and miles around. The NoDak was designed as a "tune up" competition...
MONTANA – To curtail the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Montana, Governor Steve Bullock today announced measures to close dine-in food service and alcoholic beverage businesses and other activities that pose enhanced health risks, effective at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020. This Directive expires at 11:59 p.m. on March 27, 2020, the same day that school closures are set to expire, though the date will likely be extended. "Both young and older Montanans, in urban and rural communities, hav...
(Updated Sunday, March 22):Parker Sian Morley was located in Richland County in the early morning hours on March 22, 2020. He has been released to the Montana Department of Family Services. Parker Sian Morley age 17 was last seen in the area of County Road 131 and Highway 200, left at about 2 PM MST with his belongings. Last wearing pink shorts, black tennis shoes and grey or black hoodie. No cell, doesn't drive, it is believed that someone came and picked him up. Please contact crimestoppers...
